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Sanctions
US Postpones Sanctions Against Serbian Oil Firm Again
Majority-owned by Russian energy giant Gazprom, the company has successfully negotiated six extensions to avoid a broad package of sanctions originally due to take effect in February.
Aug. 27, 2025
Serbia
Clashes Erupt in Several Serbian Cities in Fifth Night of Unrest
Serbia faces daily protests since Nov. after a deadly railway collapse killed 16. Initially peaceful, protests turned violent this week as masked pro-government supporters attacked demonstrators.
Aug. 17, 2025
Top News
Serbia Erupts: Clashes Between Anti-Graft Protesters and Vucic Supporters Turn Violent
The unrest, sparked by a deadly Novi Sad station collapse blamed on corruption, has fueled months of mass rallies demanding early elections - demands President Vucic refuses to meet.
Aug. 14, 2025
China
China to Hold First-Ever Joint Military Exercises in Country with Serbia
China and Serbia will launch joint military drills this month in Hebei – marking the first time Beijing has hosted exercises with an EU candidate country within its borders.
July 16, 2025
Russia
‘We Can’t Rule Out a Color Revolution’: Russia Warns West Against Backing Serbia Protests
The protests, which began more than six months ago, escalated sharply over the weekend, with tens of thousands rallying in central Belgrade, demanding the resignation of Vučić.
June 30, 2025
Serbia
Serbian Police Dismantle Anti-Govt Protesters’ Barricades
Thousands of people blocked major roads in Belgrade and other Serbian cities late on Sunday to protest at police handling of a mass anti-government demonstration on Saturday.
June 30, 2025
Ukraine
Vucic: Serbia Halts All Ammunition Exports
Serbia will discontinue the export of its ammunition. Moscow had previously criticized its ‘ally’ for supplying arms to Ukraine.
June 24, 2025
Ukraine
OPINION: Odesa as a Mirror of Serbia’s European Future
Despite a long tradition of warm relations with Russia, Serbia has stepped out of Moscow’s shadow to show support for Ukraine as victim of Kremlin aggression.
June 13, 2025
Zelensky
Zelensky Hosts Southeastern European Leaders in Odesa Amid Russian Strikes
The Ukraine-Southeast Europe Summit was launched in 2022 to strengthen ties between Kyiv and southeastern European countries amid the ongoing war with Russia.
June 11, 2025
Ukraine
Serbian Leader to Make First Visit to Ukraine Since Invasion
The Balkan nation with close historical links to Russia has maintained an official policy of neutrality throughout Moscow’s three-year offensive on Ukraine and has denied arming either side.
June 11, 2025
Russia
OPINION: Russia Accuses Serbia of Betrayal
Despite the traditional rhetoric of Slavic brothers united in common cause, Serbia continues to look out for its own interest, knowing Moscow is willing to sacrifice the Serbs.
June 3, 2025
NATO
OPINION: Russia’s Intelligence Attacks on Serbia – a Deliberate Attempt at Destabilization
Subtlety has never been a hallmark of Russia’s intelligence services but the SVR’s ferocious denigration of Belgrade, its traditional ally, is a surprising new low.
May 30, 2025
War in Ukraine
‘Stabbing Russia in the Back’ – Moscow Accuses Serbian Firms of Selling Arms to Kyiv
“A simple scheme involving fake end-user certificates and intermediary countries is being used to cover up these anti-Russian activities,” the Kremlin’s foreign intelligence service alleges.
May 29, 2025
Russia
Stateless in Serbia: Russians and Belarusians Left in Limbo
Over 20 Russians and Belarusians in Serbia face statelessness after long citizenship delays, trapped without travel rights despite years living, working, and raising families in the country.
May 29, 2025
EU
OPINION: What to Do About Fico and Vučić in Moscow
The leaders of Slovakia and Serbia both went to Moscow to celebrate Victory Day with Putin – despite EU warnings not to. How can Brussels discourage further collaboration?
May 15, 2025
Russia
‘The Atmosphere Is Not Exactly Great’ – Serbian Leader Returns to EU Talks After Moscow Visit
Less than a week after the Serbian president joined Russian allies at Moscow’s military celebrations, he met with EU leadership to discuss things like imposing sanctions on Russia to join the bloc.
May 14, 2025